Gingersnaps

Wafer thin with a perfect crunch, these cookies are delicious alone or alongside fresh apples or pears. This recipe was shared with us by pastry chef Claudia Fleming.

Gingersnaps

Wafer thin with a perfect crunch, these spicy cookies are delicious alone or make a great base for pies and tarts.

makes 6 dozen

Ingredients

1 3⁄4 cups firmly packed dark brown sugar

1 1⁄2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

1 large egg

1 tbsp. grated peeled fresh ginger

1 1⁄2 tsp. grated lemon zest

3 3⁄4 cups all-purpose flour

2 tbsp. ground ginger

3 tsp. ground cinnamon

1 1⁄4 tsp. baking powder

1⁄2 tsp. ground white pepper

1⁄4 tsp. ground cloves

2 tbsp. turbinado (raw) sugar

Instructions

Using an electric mixer, beat the sugar and butter until smooth. Add the egg, fresh ginger, and lemon zest and beat well.

In a bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, white pepper, and cloves. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, beating until well combined. Form the dough into a large disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Preheat the oven to 350°. Scoop out 1 tsp. of the dough at a time and roll it between the palms of your hands to form a ball. Place the balls on a cookie sheet and press down hard with the base of a drinking glass that has been dipped in flour (to prevent sticking) to form thin rounds. Sprinkle the tops of the cookies with turbinado sugar and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until crisp and browned. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.